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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.51, 36,744.60 and 14,690.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.51, 36,744.60 and 14,690.35 is: 20,272.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.51 : 36,744.60 = 14,690.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.51/36,744.60 = 14,690.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.51x = 36,744.60 × 14,690.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.51x = 539,791,034.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,791,034.61/26,626.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.69

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